Speech Lang Pathologist PRN -Acute Anderson

Community Health Network • Anderson, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist role evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology required Must have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license, Certificate of Clinical Competence Required Previous SLP experience in an acute care setting. Video Swallow experienced preferred (MBSImp training a plus), FEES experience not required but also a plus, Level 2 NICU experience a plus or willingness to be trained Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends. You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers. An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology
• Valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Previous SLP experience in an acute care setting
• Knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.

Nice To Haves

• Video Swallow experienced preferred (MBSImp training a plus)
• FEES experience not required but also a plus
• Level 2 NICU experience a plus or willingness to be trained

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provides quality service to impaired individuals.
• Communicates effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• Incorporates a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level